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Violet Turner said:
Your welcome!
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So in your opinion, I shouldn't get an akita but a more friendly breed like the ones you've mentioned to starters or novices? I did what you told me to do and my parents really like these breeds: Husky, Akita and GSD. In my circumstances, which one do you think is the best?
 
BrianLovesAkitas said:
So in your opinion, I shouldn't get an akita but a more friendly breed like the ones you've mentioned to starters or novices? I did what you told me to do and my parents really like these breeds: Husky, Akita and GSD. In my circumstances, which one do you think is the best?
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in my opinion its probably Husky or German Shepard because Akita's have a bad reputation around Children. Its your and your family's decision, and i cant make you have a dog you don't want. my cousin has a husky and they are super friendly but malt a lot a lot!!
 
Hi @BrianLovesAkitas - it's really not up to or fair to ask @Violet Turner which one would be best because it's a personal choice and not based on someone else's.

Personally as a first time dog owner I wouldn't recommend any of those breeds above. But it's all about doing lots of research first. Do you know anyone that you could talk to that have these breeds?
 
Josie said:
Hi @BrianLovesAkitas - it's really not up to or fair to ask @Violet Turner which one would be best because it's a personal choice and not based on someone else's.

Personally as a first time dog owner I wouldn't recommend any of those breeds above. But it's all about doing lots of research first. Do you know anyone that you could talk to that have these breeds?
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i did say in my opinion because of the bad reputation with children.
 
@BrianLovesAkitas what i suggest to you is go to your local animal shelter and have a consultation session with them and your parents. also you need to make a list of items you will need for a dog (insurance, food, treats and toys etc.) and calculate an estimated price.
 
None of my friends own any dogs, no one near me owns any dogs. All I have are forums, you tube and google. I am an only child however, and I spend most of my time on my computer and don't really do anything "loud". My parents trust me with dogs as they know I spend a lot of time researching them. My mom is slowly leaning towards a GSD or a husky.
 
Violet Turner said:
@BrianLovesAkitas what i suggest to you is go to your local animal shelter and have a consultation session with them and your parents. also you need to make a list of items you will need for a dog (insurance, food, treats and toys etc.) and calculate an estimated price.
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Me and my parents have already figured out insurance and in the case of adopting, it is a 135 pound fee. They agree to buy things it needs like foods, toys and treats.
 
Violet Turner said:
@BrianLovesAkitas what i suggest to you is go to your local animal shelter and have a consultation session with them and your parents. also you need to make a list of items you will need for a dog (insurance, food, treats and toys etc.) and calculate an estimated price.
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When we move in, we are going to visit the RSPCA shelter and check out their dogs and they will have to do things like visit out house and check its fine
 
BrianLovesAkitas said:
When we move in, we are going to visit the RSPCA shelter and check out their dogs and they will have to do things like visit out house and check its fine
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Yeah just wait until your settled in your self because its not great having a new dog that will want attention and your 'doing up the house' i hope this makes sense?
 
Violet Turner said:
Yeah just wait until your settled in your self because its not great having a new dog that will want attention and your 'doing up the house' i hope this makes sense?
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Yes of course. Although I am moving in during summer, we will probably actually get the dog around January 2019.
 
Huskies can be really challenging dogs for first-time owners - or experienced owners come to that - and need a huge amount of exercise. I would advise very strongly that you avoid them.

Realistically, how long can you/your parents walk a dog for each (EVERY) day? How long can you spend training a day on top of this? How long will the dog have to be left alone for each day? How committed are your parents to carrying on with the walking, training, etc. when you have left home to go to college?

A dog who will protect you against assailants, without training, may also try to protect you against friends, delivery people, friendly strangers... So be wary of what are generally regarded as guarding breeds.
 
JudyN said:
Huskies can be really challenging dogs for first-time owners - or experienced owners come to that - and need a huge amount of exercise. I would advise very strongly that you avoid them.

Realistically, how long can you/your parents walk a dog for each (EVERY) day? How long can you spend training a day on top of this? How long will the dog have to be left alone for each day? How committed are your parents to carrying on with the walking, training, etc. when you have left home to go to college?

A dog who will protect you against assailants, without training, may also try to protect you against friends, delivery people, friendly strangers... So be wary of what are generally regarded as guarding breeds.
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2 hours a day walking, 30 mins training. The dog must be left alone 8 - 3 but I will give it some challenges like a kong toy with food and maybe a room for him. My parents say they will take care of my dog while im in college as i am most likely going to a collage near my home. I will socialise the dog with my friends, people and other dogs. If not huskies, do you suggest a German shepherd? I also would like to think that if I train a hard dog, I would be much more experienced handling another dog.
 
BrianLovesAkitas said:
Yes of course. Although I am moving in during summer, we will probably actually get the dog around January 2019.
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Okay, 'some' huskies can be difficult not all as first time dogs. my friends son just got a great Dane puppy about 3 weeks ago he's 15 and he's at school for 6-8 hours each day and his mum works so the puppy is left alone, he gets a walk around 7 ish' in the morning and about 5'ish at night for an hour both times @JudyN
 
BrianLovesAkitas said:
The dog must be left alone 8 - 3
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Definitely not a husky then. They need their people around them.

Brian, may I suggest that as of tomorrow you do the two hour walk - every day - for at least a month? It helps to get a feel for what it will be like.
 
JoanneF said:
Definitely not a husky then. They need their people around them.

Brian, may I suggest that as of tomorrow you do the two hour walk - every day - for at least a month? It helps to get a feel for what it will be like.
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Well it'd be quiet boring as if I'm walking with a dog, I have some company with me! :)
 
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